MSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (18th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 82 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 49.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics30.3% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory3.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160627
Uptime4.9 Days
Run DateApr 03 '18 at 17:24
Run Duration139 Seconds
Run User AUT-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)

Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X6 1055T-$175
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 1.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
49.9% Average
Memory 82.1
1-Core 41.1
2-Core 81.8
46% 68.3 Pts
4-Core 98.7
8-Core 174
16% 136 Pts
64-Core 118
7% 118 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 49.9%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 280X-$500
CLim: 1100 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 17.7
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
30.3% Below average
Lighting 33.9
Reflection 21.8
Parallax 69
28% 41.6 fps
MRender 32.9
Gravity 51.9
Splatting 43.9
35% 42.9 fps
Poor: 31%
This bench: 30.3%
Great: 39%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HyperX Fury 120GB-$160
10GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 60AABBF0
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 52% Great: 75%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB-$70
504GB free
Firmware: CC46
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
53.3% Above average
Read 92.6
Write 93.1
Mixed 31.4
53% 72.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.84
4K Write 0.86
4K Mixed 0.31
86% 0.67 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 53.3%
Great: 68%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown GKH400UD25608-1600 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 800 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
17.1% Very poor
MC Read 4.5
MC Write 5.9
MC Mixed 4.1
14% 4.83 GB/s
SC Read 6.1
SC Write 5.7
SC Mixed 2.5
14% 4.77 GB/s
Latency 76.8
52% 76.8 ns
Poor: 21%
This bench: 17.1%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical 970A-G43 (MS-7693) Builds (Compare 629 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693) - $72

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $217
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